Synonyms for
Trimmed
Definition
To cut off the edges or parts of something to make it neater or more symmetrical.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- trimmed hedges
- trimmed beard
- trimmed nails
- trimmed sails
- trimmed fat
- trimmed down
- trimmed the budget
- trimmed the tree
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe reducing something in size or length, especially for neatness or efficiency. Can also refer to making a boat more stable by adjusting sails.
Example sentences
- I trimmed my hair last night.
- My mom trimmed the edges of the pie crust.
- The gardener trimmed the hedges.
- The tailor trimmed the sleeves of my shirt.
- The barber trimmed my beard.
Quotes
I trimmed my soul to fit into a world I no longer belonged to.
I'm not a control freak, I'm a control enthusiast. I like my ducks in a row. I like my hair to stay the way it is. And I like to trim my Christmas tree lights to blink in a rhymic pattern.
I always say, 'Hair is just hair, it's not that serious.' If I didn't cut my hair every time something emotional happened in my life, I'd be like Rapunzel by now. I'm very thankful for my hair. I never take it for granted. Being a hairstylist, I have a different appreciation for it. I'm always touching it, playing with it or trimming it.